Putin to Meet Xi Jinping After Trump's Beijing Visit

Russian and Chinese equities saw modest gains following the announcement of President Putin’s upcoming visit to Beijing, scheduled shortly after former U.S. President Trump’s own trip to China, reinforcing perceptions of deepening geopolitical alignment between Moscow and Beijing. The market reaction reflects a repricing of risk amid shifting great-power dynamics, with investors assessing the implications of strengthened Russia-China ties as a counterweight to U.S. influence, particularly in energy and technology sectors. Chinese state-owned enterprises in defense and infrastructure, along with Russian commodities exporters, are particularly exposed to potential bilateral agreements on trade and financing. Increased capital flows into yuan-denominated assets and Russian sovereign bonds may follow if coordinated de-dollarization measures are announced. Traders will watch for joint statements on energy partnerships, especially expanded pipeline gas deals and yuan-based oil transactions, during the summit.

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